Nottingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSci Hons Plant Biology in Nottingham United Kingdom | University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
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Nottingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,750
(c. USD41,148.11)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
You'll explore and analyze plant growth processes, gaining insights into their development, reproduction, and environmental adaptations. Leverage our globally recognized expertise in plant science research, learning from specialists across diverse botanical disciplines. Discover cutting-edge topics in contemporary plant biology, including:cellular and genetic studiesgenome modification techniquesplant-disease relationshipsecological physiologyecosystem dynamicsApply botanical knowledge to practical applications in agriculture, horticulture, biotech, and food sectors.Utilize advanced facilities like the Hounsfield center, where CT scanning technology uncovers plant root systems.Career opportunitiesPlant science professionals can pursue roles in:agricultural productionbiotechnological applicationsfood sector innovationsenvironmental conservationAlternative paths include media, business, and education.
Further academic options include doctoral studies or positions at government research facilities like Rothamsted Research and John Innes Centre.Alumni career paths include:plant propagation specialiststissue culture techniciansbotanical garden horticulturistsresearch specialists in plant science institutionsplant health regulatorsquality control officerscrop development expertsscience communicators
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A level
ABB
Required subjects
ABB including Biology, or BBB including Biology plus A in the EPQ
 
GCSE
English and maths grade C/4
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, science and society, citizenship studies and leisure studies are not accepted.
IB score
30 points overall or 655 in 3 HL certificates
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
RQF BTEC Nationals
Applications are assessed on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. We will consider the following: 
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD 
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DD plus one A level at grade B
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus two A levels grades BB
The required A levels for mixed BTEC and A level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.
Access to HE Diploma
Applications are assessed on an individual basis. Where an offer is made, our standard requirements are:
- Access to HE Diploma 24 graded Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 21 graded Level 3 credits at Merit, including 15 credits from biology units
GCSE
English and maths grade C/4
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 80 (with a minimum of 17 in writing and listening, 18 in reading and 20 in speaking)
Tuition
GBP
30,750